NAACP calls for Butler Police Department to disband

The Waukesha County NAACP is calling for the Butler Police Department to be disbanded after an investigation showed it was being run like a fraternity house.

The police chief and four officers were found to be looking at pornography and using racial slurs at work.

The NAACP told WISN 12 News the department should no longer exist.

"None of this should be in any workplace," Waukesha County NAACP President Lillie Wilson said.

She is outraged over the findings at the Butler Police Department.

A monthlong investigation found former Chief Michael Cosgrove fostered a department "permeated with elements of racism and pornography."

Investigators said the chief would view pornography at work on computers in the common area, would use racial slurs frequently and sent an email on a work phone depicting the Obamas "dressed as either monkeys or Neanderthals."

The chief retired during the investigation.

"I actually could not believe a police chief would spearhead something like that," Wilson said.

Four officers were disciplined; one is still being investigated for possible criminal charges.

"There should be no police department in Butler because they have nothing to do," Wilson said.

Wilson thinks surrounding departments such as Menomonee Falls and Brookfield could cover the area. She said she plans to move ahead and file a petition to try to make this happen.

Wilson also thinks an investigation needs to be done into how the department handled crimes and suspects.

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